Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.
Mikel Arteta, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2019, has stated that his conscience is clear regarding the Premier League rule breaches committed by City during his tenure as assistant manager between 2016 and 2019. Arteta, who served under Pep Guardiola for three and a half years, attempted to avoid direct questions about his knowledge of the club's secret funding of over £830 million.
At a press conference following the ruling, Arteta only responded with a single word when asked if his conscience was clear, but it was a significant moment in the interview. He refused to engage in a combative manner and maintained his stance on not providing opinions until the process was resolved. Arteta also declined to comment on the independent commission's findings, emphasizing the importance of respecting the ongoing process and timelines.
When questioned about the integrity of the Premier League and whether the appeal and sanction should be resolved this season, Arteta stated that the responsibility lies with the league's governing bodies to manage the process and come to the correct conclusions. He expressed confidence that the Premier League remains the best in the world and reiterated his belief in the fairness of the system.
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